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VA women’s health services

As a woman Veteran, you’re part of the fastest-growing group within our Veteran population. And we’re dedicated to meeting your health care needs. If you qualify for VA health care, you can get access to high-quality women’s health services as part of your benefits. Find out more about how to access these services below.

What women’s health services does VA provide?

We provide primary care services, including:

  • General services, like disease prevention and nutrition counseling
  • Reproductive health services, like birth control, preconception counseling, and menopausal support (hormone replacement therapy)
    Learn more about reproductive health services
  • Screenings, like cervical cancer screens (Pap smears) and breast cancer screens (mammograms)
  • Mental health services for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use problems
    Learn more about mental health services
  • Free, confidential (private) counseling and treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma (MST)
    Learn more about services for MST

We also provide specialty services, including:

Telephone care

If you’re a woman Veteran and you’re currently signed up for VA health care, you can reach a VA health care provider at your local VA medical center by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This provider will answer questions and give you advice on health concerns. If you’re currently signed up for VA health care, contact your VA medical center and ask for the provider’s phone number.
Find a VA medical center near you

Programs for specific groups of women

We provide services for:

  • Women Veterans who are homeless
  • Victims of intimate partner violence

Women Veterans who want:

  • Education and training
  • Employment help
  • Vocational rehabilitation (job training)

Learn more about programs for women Veterans who are homeless

Learn more about programs for women who are victims of intimate partner violence

Learn more about education and training programs for women Veterans

Learn more about employment help programs for women Veterans

How do I access women’s health care services through VA?

The VA health care program covers women’s health services. To access these services, first apply for VA health care.
Apply for VA health care

After you apply

Talk to your primary care provider, who will connect you with any services you may need.

Or, contact the Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) at your local VA medical center. They’ll help coordinate all the services you may need, from primary care to specialized care for chronic (long-lasting) conditions or reproductive health. 

You can connect with your local WVPM in any of these ways:

You can also look for women’s health services specific to your nearest VA medical center. 

How to find out what women’s health services are available at your nearest VA medical center

Go to the website of the VA health care system that the medical center is part of.

Find your medical center’s website

Click Health Care Services.

From the submenu, click Women Veterans.

What if I don’t have VA health care benefits?

If you don’t have VA health care benefits, you may still be able to get care.

If you’ve served in a combat zone, you can get free private counseling, alcohol and drug assessment, and other support at one of our 300 community Vet Centers.
Find a Vet Center near you

If you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, you can learn about VA programs for Veterans who are homeless in these ways:

If you’re not sure what health benefits you may have earned, contact our Women Veterans Call Center. Our trained, all-female staff will help you figure out your benefits and take the next step to getting care. You can contact us in any of these ways:

We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.

How can I get help related to sexual trauma?

If you’re a Veteran who has experienced MST, you can get help through VA. You don’t need to have a service-connected disability rating, and you may be able to get MST-related care even if you don’t qualify for other VA services. You also don’t need to have reported the MST or have other proof that it happened.
Learn more about support for MST

Where can I find more information and support?

Our Women Veterans Call Center representatives can help you understand your VA benefits and find the right services to fit your needs. Get free, confidential guidance. You can contact us in any of these ways:

We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET. 

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